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In this section you will find over 3.861 exciting and thrilling books about Horror. At Tales we have all types of good Horror books for each individual to enjoy, whether you want some of the classics, new or children’s horror books. We all need a little scare in our lives, to learn how to deal with the real world and acknowledge the fact that it is indeed okay to be scared. Scary stories also teach kids that Monsters are terrifying, but at the same time they’ll have an understanding of scary situations, and learn how to cope with them. Take a chance and let the mystery begin here.
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  • by Romain Esquerre
    £18.49

    Il existe en France un domaine très mystérieux avec un incroyable manoir hanté et de nombreuses créatures, l'agitation règne en permanence dans ce lieu. Mais la bande de créatures vivant au manoir va aussi connaître beaucoup d'aventures au cours de ses voyages.Ce livre contient trois histoires. C'est une trilogie drôle et loufoque sur les étranges habitants d'un manoir hanté.

  • by Adam Cesare
    £11.99

    The thrills and chills are far from over in the third novel from Bram Stoker Award winner and master of scare, horror legend Adam Cesare.Quinn has just survived yet another bloody run-in with the murderous clown Frendo, but somehow still she knows this won't be the last. Tired of being hunted and seeing innocent people hurt, Quinn believes the only way to beat the horror is to take justice into her own hands--and stop the Frendo followers herself. Little does she know that this path will take her across cornfields and state lines, to where she will have to face the most dangerous and bloody menace yet: True believers.It's an all-new tale in this terrifying trio series about the villains inside us all, from the master of slashers and suspense, award-winning author Adam Cesare.Clown in a Cornfield was 2020's Bram Stoker Award Winner for Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel.

  • by Leon Kemp
    £11.99

    Perfect for fans of Ace of Spades and The Taking of Jake Livingston, this young adult horror debut follows a group of teens as they visit an abandoned reform school--and then return two years later to confront the supernatural evil they awoke there. Two years ago, four friends went into the abandoned religious reform school Dominic House.Only three came out.Riley still bears horrific scars from that night. He doesn't speak to his friends anymore. And he's haunted by the truth: Riley's boyfriend, Ethan, didn't disappear...Something in that house took him.Now, alongside TV's most famous ghost hunter, Jordan Jones, Riley is returning, determined to find out what happened to Ethan.But as the night wears on, Riley realizes he isn't just revisiting the most terrifying night of his life--he's reliving it. And this time, whatever lives in Dominic House will make sure they all stay.With an eerily elegant voice, dual timelines that slowly unravel a chilling ghost story, themes of religious trauma, and secrets in every corner, Trespass Against Us is the kind of horror story that will keep you up long into the night.

  • by R.L. Stine
    £7.99

    A brand new Goosebumps series is comingprepare to be scared like never before! From the delightfully twisted mind of R.L. Stine comes a fresh new vision for the fan-favorite brand. Mario Galagos is joining his best friends Todd and Jewel on their annual holiday visit to snowy Vermont. Everything looks picture perfect at first. But then Mario finds a small statue of a strange, ugly creature in the garden and brings it inside. Little does he know the stone creature is actually a real, live goblin. By bringing it inside, Mario has just started a war with all of its hideous goblin friends! This exciting new Goosebumps series will have the same humor and terrifying tone that millions of readers love, but will be bigger, bolder, funnier, and scarier! Goosebumps is soon to be a major Apple TV series The perfect spooky read for 8+ readers

  • - Hullabaloo at Camp Croak!
    by Taylor Dolan
    £6.99

  • by Jeni Conrad
    £13.99

    After Halloween night reveals a death close to Hanna, she has to use her ghost powers to rescue some kids from school. While there, she runs into a tall stranger who she later finds out is Mr. Tyler's nephew, Gryphin.Mr. Tyler and Gryphin enlist Hanna's help to find a dead werewolf from their pack. It is one thing for Hanna to talk to ghosts when she meets them, it's quite another for her to go hunting for a specific ghost.With all the extra time Hanna is spending with the wolves, including the muscled Gryphin, Brandon starts having feelings that threaten to change the nature of their relationship in a terrifying way. Hanna will have to learn to balance using her powers to help ghosts with not neglecting the people she loves.

  • by J. R. Andrews
    £13.99 - 22.49

  • by Judith Silverthorne
    £10.99

    Mysteries abound at Saskatchewan's Government House, and Sam and J.J. are once again tasked with solving them - before it's too late. Things aren't as they appear at Government House, as Sam and J.J. discover on a field trip when they find themselves at the turn of the 20th century discussing mushroom growth with George Watt, the gardener of the property. In an attempt to uncover what happened, the girls find themselves back in the present, face-to-face with the ghost of a woman who simply mouths the word "watch" to them. Who is this mysterious woman, and what does she want? In order to solve the mystery, Sam and J.J. must navigate the grounds of Government House (both past and present). And with only the faintest idea of how to return to their time, their forays into the past become dangerous. Can they figure out what the ghosts wants before they are stuck in the past for good?

  • by Lindsey Hobson
    £16.49 - 25.49

  • by Joe Wilson
    £16.49

    Bethany loves Bunny and Bunny loves Bethany, and that is enough to get them through anything! Even if Bunny is a zombie.A story to teach children the value of imagination, responsibility, and accepting others.

  • by Amie Borst
    £23.49

    When Sarah White falls through a magic mirror on her twelfth birthday, she must escape the Underworld and a zombie illness in order to rescue her friends from Mr. Death.

  • by Amie Borst
    £23.49

    Cindy must navigate middle school and a skeleton curse while coping with the death of her mother.

  • by Borst
    £23.49

    When you're a vampire, moving to a new town really bites, but for Scarlet Small, it could mean the end of her afterlife.

  • by B D Prince
    £16.49

    Ever wonder what it's like to be a Psychic Medium? To see ghosts and shadow figures since you were a child? To hear disembodied voices? To communicate with the dead? Then join world-renowned Psychic Medium Brandy Marie Miller on the front lines in the spiritual battle between light and dark. Experience her most terrifying adventures growing up in a haunted house and investigating some of the most haunted locations in America-the famous and the obscure. From abandoned asylums to haunted hospitals, possessed mirrors and portals to the underworld, Brandy has seen it all!Follow Brandy as she embarks on the opportunity of a lifetime-starring in the hit Netflix series 28 Days Haunted. But it doesn't come without a cost. Locked down without contact with the outside world for 28 days straight to test Ed and Lorraine Warren's 28-Day Cycle theory, Brandy has to deal with the spirit of a mass murderer and other forces even more dangerous. Relive Brandy's journey from audition to post-production during the most harrowing paranormal investigation of her life, including exclusive behind-the-scenes content you won't find anywhere else! *Features over 60 photos from Brandy's life and adventures!"Gripping..." "Heartfelt..." "​A captivating and thought-provoking book by renowned psychic medium Brandy Marie Miller. With years of experience and a unique set of abilities, Brandy offers a fascinating insight into the world of the supernatural." TONY SPERA Executive Producer of 28 Days Haunted and Director of Ed and Lorraine Warren's Occult Museum"This is more than a look behind the curtain: here, the curtain's come down. A fabulous insight into the life of a medium. I've never read a book like this before." JOSH MALERMAN - New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box and Spin a Black Yarn

  • by Cheryl Isaacs
    £11.99

    "When small-town athlete Avery's morning run leads her to a strange pond in the middle of the forest, she awakens a horror the townspeople of Crook's Falls have long forgotten. The black water has been waiting. Watching. Hungry for the souls it needs to survive. Avery can smell the water, see it flooding everywhere; she thinks she's losing her mind. And as the black water haunts Avery--taking a new form each time--people in town begin to go missing. Though Avery had heard whispers of monsters from her Kanien'kâeha: ka (Mohawk) relatives, she has never really connected to her Indigenous culture or understood the stories. But the Elders she has distanced herself from now may have the answers she needs"--

  • by Lenny Wen
    £10.99

    "Everything in the meadow, from hugging the trees to stargazing with friends, fills Wolfgang with joy. His ambition, though, is to become the great spirit of the Dark Castle. So Wolfgang strives to perfect his spooking skills, practicing day and night. When Wolfgang wins the honor of haunting the shadowy halls, he is very good at it--but if being a great spirit means leaving his beloved meadow behind, is it good for him?"--

  • by Princeton Lockett
    £13.49

    In "Secrets of the Wolves," a thrilling children's fiction book, an unsuspecting young protagonist stumbles into an ominous mansion, only to be hit by a mysterious curse ray. After awakening just moments before midnight, a sense of impending transformation looms. The mansion is a maze of frights and surprises, with each room revealing a new terror: zombies, vampires, and mummies. Cornered and surrounded, the clock strikes midnight, and an astonishing metamorphosis occurs-the young boy transforms into a werewolf.With newfound superhuman abilities, the young werewolf fearlessly battles the creatures that once threatened him. In an adrenaline-fueled showdown, he overpowers the vampires, outwits the zombies, and triumphs over the mummies. "Secrets of the Wolves" is a tale of courage, unexpected strength, and the triumph of good over evil, leaving readers captivated by the mystical and transformative journey of the protagonist.

  • by Cheryl Rao
    £9.49

    Are you brave enough to get through this collection of spooky and strange stories?

  • by Diana Wynne Jones
    £6.99

    In the grounds of Castlemaine is a peculiar mound, hidden by yew trees. People say it¿s the grave of Wild Robert¿

  • by Matti Charlton
    £14.99

    Dive into the abyss of chilling tales in this collection of ultra-short horror stories, masterfully crafted for the ADHD generation. Matti Charlton, an author with ADHD themselves, has created a spine-tingling compilation that will grip you in mere minutes. The eerie symbols that grace each chapter and story set the perfect tone for this terrifying literary adventure. Ultra-short horror tales, expertly crafted!

  • by Robert Blair
    £21.49

    For months, a sinister phenomenon has been unfolding beyond the borders of the United States, a looming terror whose origins remain shrouded in mystery. The global contagion, an enigmatic virus, has cast its relentless shadow over the entire world, yet Americans had, for a time, embraced a false sense of security under the reassurance of their government. Little did they know that this illusion would be shattered, as the virus breached their homeland, sweeping rapidly from the Eastern seaboard to the Western horizon.Caught in the throes of this cataclysmic upheaval are Aiden and Skylar, two hapless college students thrust together by the cruel hand of fate. Bound by circumstance, they face a harrowing choice: can two individuals, hitherto strangers, truly place their trust in one another amid the chaos that engulfs them? Will their nascent alliance withstand the relentless onslaught of this unforgiving scourge, or will they, too, succumb to the relentless ravages of an unrelenting nightmare? In this gripping tale of survival, the bonds of trust and the resilience of the human spirit are put to the ultimate test as Aiden and Skylar navigate the treacherous terrain of a world on the brink of collapse.

  • by Tevin Hansen
    £11.49

    Don't. Make. A. Sound.Rory Hush (12) takes a part-time job with a curious old cobbler who works inside a cramped, dusty workshop on a dead-end road, surrounded by acres of thick forest. After learning much about shoe repair and the art of hand-stitching, the old man disappears, leaving behind a strange note...and an even stranger box, perched high on the back shelf, holding an ancient secret inside.Read THE QUIET MAN PREQUEL to find out how a cursed young boy becomes a legend...for all the wrong reasons.The creepy adventures start here!This complete series includes:The Quiet Man (bonus novella)Inaudible UnspeakableIncurable

  • by Danny Gunn
    £11.49

    Revenge is a dish best pecked cold.After 150 years, emus have returned to Tasmania.Brought in to combat a mysterious creature attacking livestock, emus now roam the farms of Lithgow.Everyone loves them, but Eli thinks they're creepy.Their heads are creepy.Their eyes are creepy.Even the way they walk is creepy.But if they can stop the creature from attacking their livestock, then he can live with it.Except the attacks aren't stopping and now a strange man is hanging around Eli's farm.What does he want and what does he have to do with the attacks?Strange things are happening in Lithgow. Scary, frightening things...

  • by Austin Ray Bouse
    £10.49

    Everyone Is Afraid Of Something.Jane Gracey hates having panic attacks. Not knowing how to stop them, she, along with her identical twin sister Catie, the friendly witch Mrs. Macabre, and their spooky found family go searching for the mysterious Fear King, hoping he will have a cure. But first they must venture through the wild and dangerous Nightmare Jungle, a place few have dared to explore. Will Jane finally face her fears or will she let them consume her forever?This is the third book in The Mrs. Macabre Chronicles and can be read in order or as an individual volume.

  • by Jon Coley
    £9.49

    Two young teens decided to go on an adventure... They have decided to investigate their local haunted house ... Together, they sneaked out into the night ... The Weimer estates sits on the outskirts of town. It has been there for well over a hundred years. The old manor is surrounded by a crumbling stone wall. Between the house and the foreboding gate, there lies a lone grave that is surrounded by an iron cage that serves as a warning for whomever may be foolish enough to trespass. The two friends think they are prepared for whatever could possibly happen between those four walls, but can they survive what lies beneath?

  • by Sarah Naughton
    £7.99

    Zaina never meant to get involved. The plan was to focus on her exams,make her dad proud. But Chanelle never made it to the exam;Nero something last night and Ysla can't stop crying. As Zaina scratchesthe surface of secrets which desperately want to stay hiddenshe begins to wonder ... how far will they go to keep her fromthe truth?

  • by Sarah Driver
    £7.99

    The first novel in an spellbinding new fantasy adventure series from the author of The Huntress trilogy. Perfect for readers 8-12 and fans of Philip Pullman, Abi Elphinstone and Katherine Rundell.

  • by Ryan Goeringer
    £11.49 - 17.49

  • by Guy de Maupassant
    £19.99 - 24.49

The Horror Genre
Horror is a cultural genre that is meant to scare, shock and repulse its audience. An important thing to remember about this type of genre is that it elicits a dreadful sense in the reader through frightening and terrifying themes, situations and descriptive images. When we read a horror book, everything is important, such as the storyline, characters and the whole atmosphere. It is meant to provoke and shock the reader with its exploration of the unknown. The depreciating value that horror has, will help us understand why something is indeed scary. Look at it this way, once you see the monster come into the light, and you see it for what it truly is, it will help you to be less afraid. This genre also has several sub-genres, some of them consist of; Gothic, Science fiction, Survival, Occult, Dark fantasy, Paranormal, etc. Each has its own distinct characteristics. 

Classic Horror books
If we think about some of the popular classic horror books, the first author that will pop up is most likely the gothic writer Edgar Allan Poe. The gothic novel is a subgenre under horror that specifically has a focus on death, originated in the 18th century and is mastered by him. In the 19th and 20th century the horror writers focused on something completely different, such as tales involving occult ideas, and the popular books Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Dracula by Bram Stoker came into the picture and still kept their relevance today. Frankenstein is a classic story about a scientist who accidentally creates a monster when his experiment goes horribly wrong. And Dracula is a gothic novel about a vampyre who has a desire to spread the undead curse to as many mortal humans as possible. These two popular stories are well known worldwide and they will never lose their relevance, no matter how old they get. That is the magic of being a classic.  

New Horror books
As for the newer horror books, 2019-2021 had been some epic years for horror fiction. It is an ever-evolving genre and so many new voices blossomed. Most of the popular horror stories today involve crime writing, especially serial killers, slashers, and the ghost of the past. Something about newly written gothic stories that take place in the Victorian-era is so thrilling to read about, here we find books like the Stalking Jack the Ripper series by Kerri Maniscalo. The author incorporates themes of equality and social justice which takes the mystery of the infamous murderer to a whole new level. The main character Audrey Rose, eschews polite society for the very scandalous pastime of learning burgeoning science of forensic medicine. While she spends her time being captivated by science, there’s a serial killer on the loose. There’s nothing more thrilling and entertaining than reading about an inspiring heroine who solves mystery crimes. 
Children’s horror books are also important to address. Here we find Nightmares by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller, where the younger audience can explore dark territory but at the same time be comforted. It is a book that’ll reassure you how to overcome the power of fear. The main character Charlie’s and his friends’ adventure in the Netherworld is harrowing, because they’re in constant danger, but together they try to face their fears and conquer their nightmares. 

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